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Mid America Veterans MuseumVeterans Stories & How They EvolveJoin us live from the Mid America Veterans Museum as I host our museum curator, Marcia Higgins, and museum historian, Jim Higgins to talk about our ever evolving veterans stories. In this episode you will hear an in depth accounting of recently uncovered updates to the story of Joseph McNamee, World War II Marine which can only be described as serendipitous. mavm.org 2024-07-0856 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumCorporal Bobby Christopher - United States Marine & Combat VeteranJoin us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host Corporal Bobby Christopher, United States Marines. Bobby is a combat veteran and current president of the Mid America Veterans Museum formerly named the Saint Charles County Veterans Museum. Bobby walks us through his military and combat experiences as a 0352 TOW (tube launched optically tracked wire guided missile system) Antitank Missile Gunner from 2002-2008 and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. We also discuss Bobby’s role as president of the board at the museum and the museum’s new branding, building project and hiring of our new...2024-03-031h 05

Mid America Veterans MuseumJoe Rumbolo,"Your Medicare Guy"After graduating from St. Louis University with a degree in Business, he joined the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Tactical Fighter Wing for a 6-year stint as a weapons mechanic. Joe has traveled several interesting, exciting, and successful career paths in his life including leader and bass player for the rhythm and blues rock and soul horn band The Spirit of St. Louis, musical artist manager touring with The Moody Blues and the band Chicago, owner/operator of Rumbolo’s Deli On The Hill in St. Louis, MO, radio talk show host, creator and co-founder if the...2024-03-0343 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumValor Villages -Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSWJoin us as we host live in studio tonights guests Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Air Force Veteran, Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW, as they share their personal stories of service, struggle, addiction and sobriety. They are now dedicated to serving the most vulnerable of those among us. Valor Villages is a large-scale project that provides medical, mental, spiritual, counseling, career training, retreat, transient then permanent housing for those most needing and underserved in the Veteran community. “It takes a Village.” Website: valorvillages.org Email: info@valorvillages.org 2023-12-1152 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumHospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSWJoin us as we host live in studio tonights guests Navy Veteran, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, Jeremy Greenlee, and Air Force Veteran, Senior Airman, Amanda Depew LSW, as they share their personal stories of service, struggle, addiction and sobriety. They are now dedicated to serving the most vulnerable of those among us. Valor Villages is a large-scale project that provides medical, mental, spiritual, counseling, career training, retreat, transient then permanent housing for those most needing and underserved in the Veteran community. “It takes a Village.” Website: valorvillages.org Email: info@valorvillages.org 2023-12-111h 00

Mid America Veterans MuseumVeterans DayJoin Dominic Masters, United States Marine and Iraq War Veteran, and Jason Galvan, Gold Star family member as we discuss the history of Veterans Day, what it means to us, and share some personal stories of who we remember and how we honor Veterans of every era. Veterans Day will be observed in 2023 on Saturday, November 11, 2023 2023-11-071h 01

Mid America Veterans MuseumSongs for Heroes - Live from the O’Fallon Elk LodgeJoin us we talk with several Nashville singer songwriters and veterans who spent a week at the St. Charles County Veterans Museum collaborating to write 16 songs about these veterans stories culminating in a live concert on September 2, 2023. Special thanks to John Eason who organized and brought his friends Molly Lovette, Joel Jorgensen, Tai Shan, Hal Odell, Craig Hendricks, Greg Matthews, Collins Horton and John J Kennedy. 2023-09-141h 05

Mid America Veterans MuseumCorporal Tim Taylor - U.S. ArmyGrowing up in Ferguson, MO, Tim Taylor was completely oblivious to the geopolitical issues that our country was facing. That was until September 11, 2001. That day changed Tim's view on the world and led him to join the U.S. Army. Tim served with the 3rd Infantry Division as a cannon crew member from 2003-2006. On October 27 2005, Tim's vehicle was struck by an IED while providing convoy security for the Department of Justice in Bagdad, Iraq. The injuries sustained left him with a mostly amputated left hand , severe damage to his right hand and traumatic brain injury. Unable to continue...2023-08-1457 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumDominic Masters - United States Marine & Iraq War Veteran (Part 2)CPL Dominic Masters, USMC combat veteran joins us once again in studio to share the second half of his incredible story. Dominic provides us with an in-depth picture of his struggle through addiction and journey through healing and recovery. You can listen to part 1 of Dominic's story on our march 28, 2023 episode of the Dog Tag Podcast. 2023-07-2756 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumColonel Ted Hodgson - America’s Warrior PartnershipJoin us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host Colonel Ted Hodgson (Retired) who is now working with the America's Warrior Partnership which partners with communities to prevent veteran suicide. Colonel Ted Hodgson served in the military for 34 years. His last assignment before retiring in 2012 was at CENTCOM. CENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. He led several key initiatives at CENTCOM which includes creating a new supply chain into Afghanistan called the Northern Distribution Network and the...2023-05-0345 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumPaul ”Bud” Haedike - WW2 B-17 BombardierJoin us on the Dog Tag Podcast as we host our guest Paul "Bud" Haedike. Bud joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 and was a bombardier flying on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Bud had the distinction of being shot down on his very first mission. Fortunately, the crew crash landed and made it back to their base. They went on to fly 22 more missions. 2023-04-2653 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumFocus MarinesWe are honored to host Jennifer Jefferson, Holly Klaesner and Todd from Focus Marines on tonights podcast. This amazing organization is tasked with helping our combat veterans deal with complex and emotional issues that took place before, during or after their military service. We lose over 22 veterans a day to suicide and Focus Marines is making a great impact in the lives of our veterans. For more information about Focus, visit https://focusmarines.org. 2023-04-1945 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumStacey, A Journey Of Healing from Military Sexual TraumaJoin us on The Dog Tag podcast as our special guest, Stacey, shares her experiences while serving in the military as a female soldier and her journey of healing from military sexual trauma (MST). VA uses the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. MST includes any sexual activity during military service in which you are involved against your will or when unable to say no. Examples include: Being pressured or coerced into sexual activities, such as with threats of negative treatment if you refuse to coop...2023-04-1259 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumLive From The Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day At The St. Charles County Veterans MuseumOn this day, 29 March, U.S. troops leave Vietnam. Many served their country just as their father had…. Many served because that’s what American men do… They believed in our country and principles…. They never shirked their duty… They fought heroically… They lost “brothers” there… They weren’t given time to mourn… Then… They were told, ‘don’t wear their uniform home’… ‘Don’t tell anyone you are a soldier’… There was no band at the airport… They were not recognized as a “great” ge...2023-04-0533 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumDominic Masters - United States Marine & Iraq War VeteranCPL Dominic Masters, USMC joins us in studio to share his experiences as a Marine, combat veteran and a proud Grunt from time of entry into the Marine Corps, the Crucible, Rehab platoon, being deployed, coming home, caring for his ailing mother, reserve option, transitioning to civilian life and finding healing. One day, when I was young, my mom took me to a car show at a McDonald’s in North County not too far from our home. There at the car show was this guy in a dressy blue and red uniform. I asked my mom, who is...2023-03-291h 06

Mid America Veterans MuseumJoe Rumbolo, ”Your Medicare Guy” & Colonel Ted HodgsonJoe Rumbolo, "Your Medicare Guy" & Colonel Ted Hodgson join us in studio to discuss important information regarding Medicare plans that are specifically designed for veterans who use the the VA for medical services and prescription drugs, Tricare For Life and ChampVA for surviving spouses as well as anyone who is on Medicare. Colonel Ted Hodgson also discusses the America Warrior Partnership whose mission is to partner with communities to prevent veteran suicide. Joe Rumbolo can be reached at (314)753-0792 2023-03-1544 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumSalina and Zach Mann - U.S. Army Combat VeteransSalina and Zach Mann share their experiences in the Army, both as a couple and individually, as they served in combat and how they managed life after they returned home. Salina and Zach met in 2008 and have been married since March 2012. They have two daughters. Salina served as a 37F Psychological Operations Specialist with the the 307th reserve unit out of Jefferson Barracks. She completed one tour in NE Afghanistan in Logar Province, 2010-2011. Zach served as a 91A Tank Mechanic with the 3HBCT a part of 1/2 CAV out of Fort Hood, Texas. Zach served...2023-02-0855 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumChris Lenington - U.S. Army Combat Veteran & Purple Heart RecipientChris Lenington signed an early entry for the Army in 1998. Chris would serve twenty years and was deployed in Kosovo, one tour in Iraq, and three tours in Afghanistan including one stop at Camp Seray an outpost high in the mountains, which was attacked by Taliban fighters almost daily. Chris finished his Army career at Fort Campbell Kentucky with the 101st Airborne. Tonight, Chris joins us to discuss his time in the military and the tough transition to civilian life after serving twenty years including four combat zone deployments. 2023-02-0149 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumColonel Robert Leeker - Air Force Fighter Pilot and Base CommanderRobert Leeker started his military career as a one striper in the Air Force in 1971 and went to basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. After working as a mechanic on planes, Bob decided he wanted to fly them. He earned his associates degree at Meramec Community College and took flying lessons on his own dime to ready himself to become an Air Force pilot. Bob trained on the T37 and T38 and earned his wings. Flying fighters was thirty-three years of his Air Force career including flying F4's, F15's, and later the B2 bomber. Bob attained...2023-01-2552 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumDogs For Our BraveService dogs enrich and improve the lives of their veterans every day. At Dogs For Our Brave, our mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injury or illness while in service to our country. Our goal is to use rescue dogs at every opportunity, thus saving two lives at once. In order to fully realize our mission without adding financial burden, we also provide a continuum of free support that covers all food, veterinary care, and pharmaceuticals for the life of the dog. Our guests in studio are April...2023-01-1853 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumSeamus K. O’Neel, Staff Sergeant and Recruiter, U.S. ArmyBeginning in 1973, America went to an all volunteer military service. An All-volunteer military isn't without challenges. Today the branches of service are struggling to find able bodied recruits. According to the CDC, an estimated 70% of young Americans are unfit for military service. Historically, family life has not always worked for military families and roughly 20% of the military are women. Others say the combination of low unemployment and the ease of finding private sector jobs means fewer young people join the service. The Marines are likely the only branch of service to make their quota in 2022. Our guest in studio...2022-12-2148 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumSergeant Benjamin Demoulin, Marine & Local St. Louis RecruiterBeginning in 1973, America went to an all volunteer military service. An all volunteer military isn't without challenges. Today the branches of services are struggling to find able bodied recruits. According to the CDC, an estimated 70% of young Americans are unfit for military service. Historically, family life has not always worked for military families and roughly 20% of the military are women. Others say the combination of low unemployment and the ease of finding private sector jobs means fewer young people join the service. The Marines are likely the only branch of service to make their quota in 2022. Our guest tonight...2022-12-0752 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumPat Swinger, O’Fallon Historian, AuthorThe City of St. Louis, and nearby St. Louis and St. Charles County became known as the "Gateway to the West" because it was an ideal spot for tradesmen, adventurers, and traders to transact because it’s connected to the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers. The story of O'Fallon Missouri feature many of the same storylines. American revolutionary war veterans were the early settlers, and many are buried nearby. During the War of 1812, there were several forts, including nearby Fort Zumwalt built to defend the settlers against Indian attacks. During the Civil War, the metropolitan area was very conflicted an...2022-11-3058 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumChris Lagemann, U.S. Navy Submarine CommanderSailing on a U.S. nuclear submarine is a trip into a cramped, timeless, and windowless undersea world. Today's submarines will often spend up to ninety percent of their time underwater making night and day indistinguishable. While on patrol, the crew is largely cut off from the outside world, including their families, for long periods of time. There are regular launch drills which challenge the physical and psychological stamina of the crew. More so than on a surface ship, the submarine commander and officers face additional challenges because of the stress, tight living, and working environment. Here tonight, Chris...2022-11-2357 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumJames Dale Feltz - US Navy 1942-1946The many missions of Jim Feltz aboard the Gleaves- class destroyer, USS Plunkett culminated in a heated battle for the crew and a fight for their lives when a German Ju-88 released it's payload and all hell broke loose. Jim's quick thinking and disobeyed orders saved his life and the lives of others. Jim is a legend and true hero! 2022-10-2556 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumSGT Robert Garvey - WWII Veteran B24 CrewmanTonight we bring you the heroic story of B24 Crewman SGT Robert Garvey. After flying 29 missions with his regular crew he was "volunteered" to be a substitute gunner with another crew. During this mission Robert was forced to bail out when his plane was damaged and going to crash after being jumped by German planes. Once on the ground Robert was hit multiple times by enemy fire then captured and became a POW. This story is one of courage, resilience and the American spirit! 2022-09-2817 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumVeteran Suicide Awareness, Misty BlumTonight's guest is Misty Blum. Misty's husband Michael served his country in the United States Marines for 20 years including four tours of duty in Iraq. While U.S. Soldiers were deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq, more service members are dying at home than at war. Everyday 22 veterans lose their battle to post traumatic stress on American soil. That is 1 veteran every 65 minutes. For most combat veterans, the toughest battle begins when they come home. Misty's husband Michael lost his battle on September 15, 2013. While he will never be listed as a casualty of war, he is a casualty caused by...2022-09-2150 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumSierra Koester, Licensed Counselor - Post Traumatic StressOur guest on the show tonight is Sierra Koester. After earning a degree in criminal justice, serving as a Police Officer in O'Fallon and a deputy in Lincoln County, she is now a private practice counselor who specializes in counseling survivors of trauma. She is EMDR trained which is a proven approach to help survivors of trauma. Men and women in service positions are still at risk when they are not in harms way. Even when the uniform is hung up and the boots tucked away there is still a possibility of silent but deadly dangers such as depression...2022-09-1649 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumStories On The WallOn the Wall of Honor at the St. Charles County Veterans Museum, there are 116 dog tags representing soldiers from our county killed in action since World War I through present day. The museum features their stories. Tonight, we are going to share some of those stories. By keeping their stories alive we honor them and we are reminded, freedom is never free. All of their stories are also featured on our website. Visit www.st.charlescountyveteransmuseum.org. 2022-08-3156 min

Mid America Veterans Museum22 STRONGWright Construction celebrated their 16th Year in business in February 2021, Wright Construction Services, Inc. is licensed in 22 states and is the largest General Contractor in St. Charles County. What makes Wright Construction special, is their quality work and giving back to the community program. In 2019, Wright Construction hosted their inaugural 22-Strong Challenge walk. The number 22 is significant to our event because it represents the 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Their goal is to support our community of veterans and bring awareness to the charities we support. Virtual walkers joined us from 18 states across the...2022-08-1641 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumLt. Colonel Steve Brown, Vietnam Veteran, PilotLt. Colonel Steve Brown served in the Air Force from 1968-1991, twenty-three years as a pilot. Steve had a very distinguished career in the Air Force. As a new pilot he paid his dues flying a Caribou carrying everything from ammunition, supplies, troops to livestock in Vietnam. He graduated to B-52’s flying bombing missions during Operation Linebacker II. Negotiations for peace talks had bogged down, President Nixon ordered the bombing of Hanoi. Operation Linebacker II was important because it forced the communists back into serious peace negotiations. After Vietnam, as the cold war intensified, Steve sat on the tarmac o...2022-08-1055 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumJoin Us Next Week On The Dog Tag Podcast From The St. Charles County Veterans MuseumJoin us next week on The Dog Tag Podcast from The St. Charles County Veterans Museum as we host in studio Lt. Colonel Steve Brown, Vietnam Veteran, Pilot. Steve served in the Air Force from 1968-1991, twenty-three years as a pilot. Steve had a very distinguished career in the Air Force. As a new pilot he paid his dues flying a Caribou in Vietnam. He graduated to B-52’s flying bombing missions during Operation Linebacker II. After negotiations for peace talks bogged down, President Nixon ordered the bombing of Hanoi. Operation Linebacker II was important because it forced the communis...2022-08-0402 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumJim David - The Veterans Assistance Office in St. Charles CountyToday's podcast features Jim David from the Veterans Assistance Office in St. Charles County. The office is located in O'Fallon City Hall and is staffed by volunteers Mon-Thur 9-4. The volunteers are ready to assist you with your Veterans Assistance needs. Jim outlines what assistance the office can provide and how to utilize them. He shares how the office came together in St. Charles County and how the office works with the veteran/veteran family navigating the various veteran assistance resources or departments within the VA or branch departments. He shares past stories on how the Veterans Assistance Office has...2022-07-2742 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumWomen Also Serve; A discussion with museum curator Marcia HigginsWomen have been serving in the military in one form or another for more than 200 years. They have had to overcome decades of obstacles in order to be allowed to serve their country, and are now deployed in ever-increasing numbers, in combat roles and in leadership positions all around the world. Today women make up 16% of the military and nearly 10% of veterans are women. The SCCVM showcases the artifacts, uniforms, photos, and especially the stories, of numerous brave women from World War Two thru the present day. Our guest next week this week is the museum curator Marcia Higgins who...2022-07-2046 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumMatthew W. Sims - U.S. Army Combat Medic and Triple Purple Heart RecipientCombat medics play a unique role in today’s modern military. Not only must they be experts in battlefield medicine, but they must also remain proficient in combat tactical skills. They frequently witness injuries and death and are often exposed to personal threat of trauma. Medics run towards the danger to render aid to those injured while exposing themselves to enemy fire. While under attack, medics must fight alongside their fellow soldiers. Combat medics and corpsman felt the best way to serve and save lives was alongside the troops. While they can easily rationalize, they cannot save ev...2022-07-1354 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumUnsung Heroes, The Merchant Marine Sailors of World War IIThe United States entered World War II when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. But American Merchant Marine sailors were dying months before America entered the war! During the war, 733 American cargo ships were lost. There were 243,000 mariners that served and 9,521 perished while serving. Roughly four percent of those who served were killed. This was a higher casualty rate than that of any of the American military branches during World War II. Merchant mariners were the lifeline for our fighting troops supplying virtually everything our armies needed. When they enlisted, they were promised all the benefits of the other...2022-07-0647 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumAngela Peacock -Medicating NormalAngela Peacock joined the Army immediately after high school in 1998. Angie was strong, tough and a born leader. She was ready, willing, and able to do anything a man could do. After a stint in Korea where she was assaulted, Angie was deployed to Iraq in May 2003. She began driving supply convoys in an area known as the Triangle of Death. The routes in the Triangle were very dangerous and solders got killed there all the time. They said, No woman in combat?No front lines for women? Baghdad was the front lines! 2022-06-2948 min

Mid America Veterans Museum”The Forgotten War” - Korea, The Battle of the Chosin ReservoirThe Korean War was fought from 1950 until 1953 and pitted the United States, South Korea, and their U.N. allies against North Korea and the Chinese Communists. The invading North Korean troops were able to capture Seoul within three days-the first of four times that city would exchange hands-and quickly pushed their opponets back to the so called Pusan Perimeter in the extreme southeastern portion of the peninsula. The tide turned that September due to a surprise amphibious landing that General MacArthur executed behind enemy lines at Inchon, the port for Seoul. When U.N. troops then pushed deep into...2022-06-2249 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumGateway Blue Star MothersNearly 200,000 U.S. Troops are deployed around the world, many in harm’s way. For every troop deployed, there are multiple family members including mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and foster mothers trying their best to support and comfort the troops. Blue Star Mothers concentrate on providing emotional support to its members. Even when we are not at war, military families often deal with stresses such as frequent moves or the absence of a parent. Deployment to war creates additional issues for a family to handle. A Blue Star Mother knows, “the hardest battles” are often fought on the home front and ar...2022-06-1549 min

Mid America Veterans Museum“Missing Names on the Wall” Story of the U.S.S. Frankie Evans - Joe MulitschOn 2-JUN 1969 the Navy destroyer U.S.S Frank E. Evans was cruising through the calm, moonlit waters of the South China Sea. Just days before, the Evans was on the gun line, throwing countless shells at targets in South Vietnam supporting ground troops. The Evans had just earned its second Vietnam Service Medal for combat operations in 1969. On this night, the Frank E. Evans joined forces with SEATO naval forces to conduct war games and a show of force in the South China Sea. It is normal practice to run dark and zigzag during war games. Sailo...2022-06-081h 09

Mid America Veterans MuseumElla’s Fearless Heroes Lemonade StandElla is really excited to help in any way that she can to help our heroes that fight for our freedom. (Ella's words) Young Ella - 8 years old when she started, had a mission to help out as much as she could for our Vets and First Responders. The stand had brought her friends and family together for a common goal, to help heroes. Ella was inspired by her grandpa Ken and his five brothers, all of whom served in the military. Ella has promised to do the stand every year until she graduates. In the last 7...2022-06-0144 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumWilliam ”Bill” Fisher, Dog HandlerBill had a belief that serving your country was important. After briefly considering joining the Marines, and amidst strong opposition from family, Bill settled on the Air Force. Bill was stationed at Pease Air Force Base for five months after joining. While there, Bill volunteered for Sentry Dog School. Bill had become good friends with a guy at Pease Air Force Base who accompanied him to Sentry Dog School. Bill said, “We knew by volunteering for Sentry Dog School, we were also volunteering for Vietnam.” Dog handlers were in high demand in Vietnam and Bill was assigned to Phan Rang Ai...2022-05-2556 min

Mid America Veterans MuseumPaul “Bud” Haedike WWII B-17 BombardierPaul “Bud” Haedike was 16 when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941. Like other young men, Paul was eager to join the military, but had to wait until he was 18. Paul got his draft notice on his 18th birthday and reported to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. In the inductee line, Bud card was stamped “NAVY.” But Bud had other ideas. He pleaded and they finally changed it to Army. Once in, Bud opted for the Army Air Corps. Bud wanted to be a P-51 fighter pilot but had to settle for bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Bud was shot down on his firs...2022-05-1848 min

Mid America Veterans Museum”Our Favorite Stories”Welcome to the Dog Tag, Episode II, season 1, a podcast by the St. Charles County Veterans Museum. Our podcast airs on Tuesdays, at 6:00 PM. This week’s show features exciting stories of local veterans told by two of the founding members of the museum. We will walk you through some of the exhibits and stories starting with World War I through present day. These are real stories of local heroes that served our country. Renee and Jim explain the rich history of the county. As you enter the museum, you see a replica of a War of 1812 Fort (Z...2022-05-1145 min

Mid America Veterans Museum”The Dog Tag” at the St. Charles County Veterans MuseumWelcome to the DOG TAG! A podcast by the St. Charles County Veterans Museum. Our podcasts air each Tuesday, at 6:00 PM. A museum in St. Charles County Missouri, began with one man’s dream to honor veterans. Private Ralph Barrale, a veteran of World War II, who landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, fought at the Battle of the Bulge and was among the first troops to enter Dachau Concentration Camp. Ralph felt it was important to honor veterans of all wars and share their stories. Ralph believed, “no one is ever gone as long as...2022-05-0440 min